Respect
Resilience
Responsibility

Vision

Building respect, resilience & responsibility to encourage confident and questioning children who love learning.

Class Dojo

If you need further information about using ClassDojo, please contact your class teacher who will be able to guide you.

Online safety

We have a dedicated webpage that shows a wide selection of advice for children, parents and carers on the safe use of technology and the internet.

Resources to use at home

Ipad Apps

Apps for learners with Dyslexia or reading and writing difficulties.

Literacy Based Games

www.phonicsplay.co.uk
– phonics games and activities for each phonics phase

www.mrthorne.com
– phonics film clips and game ideas

www.readingeggs.co.uk
– interactive reading games and activities

www.fictionexpress.co.uk
– ebooks and interactive reading activities

www.oxfordowl.co.uk
– interactive ebooks, maths and literacy games

Maths Based Games

www.mathletics.co.uk
– maths games and activities (requires subscription)

www.ttrockstars.com
– times table practice

www.mathseeds.co.uk
– maths games, songs and activities (requires subscription)

www.mangahigh.com
– maths games and challenges
(many KS2 children already have a school subscription for this)

Further Information for Parents

www.ican.org.uk
– information about communication struggles

www.maxifunclub.com
– a local organisation that organises activities for pupils with SEN in the local area

www.makaton.org
– a charity supporting the use of Makaton : this is the use of signs and symbols to teach communication, language and literacy skills to people with communication and learning difficulties

www.colourblindawareness.org
– a point of reference for people seeking information about colour blindness

www.mumsnet.com/special-needs
– information and advice to help you access support, both practical and financial and about getting a diagnosis, common questions, special educational needs, statementing and more.

www.includemetoo.org.uk
– information and support for inclusion of marginalised children with SEN (including BAME)

www.alopeciaonline.org.uk/kids-and-teens.asp
– information for children about Alopecia

https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/overview
– government documentation for SEN

Other Useful Websites

www.senteacher.org

www.nasen.org.uk

www.helpwithtalking.com

Positive Attitudes: Pupils are eager to learn and have positive attitudes towards their lessons, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere evident in classrooms.

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Supportive Leadership: Staff are positive about the school’s leaders and the professional support they receive. Governors and representatives of the local authority know the school well and bring valuable skills to their roles.

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Caring Environment: Staff care for pupils well, providing an ambitious learning environment where pupils feel safe and supported by trusted adults.

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Empowered Staff: Subject leaders are knowledgeable and passionate, inspiring teachers and delivering exceptional physical education where pupils engage in precise learning activities and enjoy success in inter- and intra-school events.

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Strong Early Years Provision: The early years curriculum is well-planned, supporting and challenging children’s interests, with a clear focus on personal, social, and emotional development.

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Ambitious Curriculum: The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils deepen their knowledge and prepares them well for the next stage of their education.

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Comprehensive Personal Development: The school offers a comprehensive personal, social, and health education curriculum that includes opportunities for pupils to explore life in modern Britain.

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Effective Mathematics Curriculum: The recently refreshed mathematics curriculum is well-planned, helping pupils build their understanding with regular opportunities to recap knowledge and address misconceptions.

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Reading Focus: The school has prioritized developing a love of reading among pupils, creating a literature-rich environment and supporting pupils to become confident, fluent readers.

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Effective Safeguarding: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who know the pupils and community well, reporting concerns in a timely manner and working successfully with external agencies to support pupils and their families.

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